Sunak backs plans for new UK oil and gas exploration

Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg on Friday called the UK government "out of touch from reality" after energy minister Grant Shapps said it would look to "max out" North Sea reserves.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed plans for new fossil fuel drilling off Britain's coast.

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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LONDON - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed plans for new fossil fuel drilling off Britain's coast, saying in a Sunday newspaper interview he would be "pragmatic and

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Sunak backs plans for new UK oil and gas exploration

Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg on Friday called the UK government "out of touch from reality" after energy minister Grant Shapps said it would look to "max out" North Sea reserves.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed plans for new fossil fuel drilling off Britain's coast.

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